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District of Columbia’s 2 HBCUs Produce:
HBCUs in District of Columbia
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Howard University
Founded in 1867 in Washington, District of Columbia, Howard University (Howard) is a private research university. Howard offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in STEM, medicine, and law.
University of the District of Columbia
Founded in 1851 in District of Columbia, University of District of Columbia (UDC) is the only fully-accredited public institution of higher education in the nation’s capital. UDC offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in business and public management, education and human ecology, liberal and fine arts, life sciences, physical science, engineering, and technology.